Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Hall Lane
Cronton
Nr Widnes
WA8 5DW
0151 424 3926
Headteacher: Mrs J Cook-Hannah
www.holyfamilycronton.co.uk
holyfamilycronton@knowsley.gov.uk
Twitter - @HFCronton
Weekly Newsletter
Friday 12th December 2014
Following in Jesus’ footsteps…
We pray together
We play together
We learn together
Come and See
This week we started our new RE topic of Advent. Advent means
coming. We think of the coming of Jesus, when he was born but we also
think of his promise that he would come again at the end of time.
Discuss with the children how your family welcome visitors to your
home. Find out about some Christian symbols for Advent eg. Advent
Wreath, calendar and Jesse tree.
Our school Prayer
Jesus, Mary and Joseph bless my family at home,
Jesus, Mary and Joseph bless my family at school,
Jesus, Mary and Joseph bless all the families of the world
Amen
Many congratulations to our
Christmas Card winners
from each class.
Reception Class
Iris Williams
Year 1
Sofia Morento-Martinez
Year 2
Lara Moss
Year 3
Chloe Sewill
Year 4
Jessica Need
Year 5
Eleanor Williams
Year 6
Alfie Saunders
The overall school winner, who will be the VIP guest at the
Ecumenical Service is:
Iris Williams
Many congratulations
What’s happened this week?
KS1 & KS2 Christmas Plays
The children in the Y1 – Y5 classes performed their Christmas Plays this week. The children were
absolutely fantastic and we would like to give all the staff very special thanks for preparing the
children so well. Many thanks to all of you who came along to support the children. We had a packed
house for every performance!
What’s coming up soon
Whole School Pantomime
The whole school will be going to The Brindley in Runcorn on Thursday 18th December to watch Snow
White and The Seven Dwarfs. The children will be leaving school immediately after lunch and will
return at approximately 4.15pm. In order to stop any congestion on Hall Lane we would appreciate it
if you would please not park any cars on the road as the coaches will be returning at the same time.
We appreciate your co-operation.
Height & Weight Checks
The school nurse will be coming into school on Tuesday 16 th December to visit the children in the
reception class. Letters were sent home from the school nurse (via school) asking for permission for
the height and weight checks to take place.
Y6 Christmas Carol Singing
As in previous years, the children in the Y6 class will be carol singing out in the community to raise
funds for CAFOD. This will be taking place on Monday 15th December. Please note that this is a
change of date from the previous newsletter. A separate letter has now been sent home.
Christmas Dinner
All children are welcome to enjoy a Christmas Dinner on Wednesday 17 th December. A letter has
already been sent home. We would be grateful if you could indicate if your child would like the meal
on this date and return to us as soon as possible. Unfortunately there is not an alternative meal on
this day.
Grandparents’ Party
All grandparents of children in Year 2 are invited to a Christmas party on Monday 15 th December at
1.45 pm. We do hope that you will be able to come along and join us.
Y3 IPad Day
Mr Alan Ellis will be coming into school on Tuesday 16 th December to work with the children in the
Y3 class.
Dinner Money
We would be grateful if any outstanding dinner money could be paid on Monday next week. This
money needs to be banked before we break up for the Christmas holidays and all records must be up
to date.
Holidays in School Term
On 1st September 2013, the Education Regulations 2013 came into force changing the rules about
term-time holidays. The amendments specify that headteachers may not grant any leave of absence
during term time unless it is considered under ‘exceptional circumstances’.
The Governing Body have agreed to support this process and have asked that all letters asking for
permission and detailing reasons why such a request has been made be brought to a small committee
so a decision can be made.
In order to support this process, we would ask that parents/carers give at least 1 term’s notice so
this request can be put to Governors.
Parents/Carers will receive a letter notifying them of the decision made.
Polite Reminder
Earrings
This is just a reminder that earrings should not be worn during the school day please. This is a
health and safety issue especially during play times and PE lessons.
PTFA News
Many thanks to everyone for all of the support over the last
term. We have raised the fantastic amount of over £1200.00
for all the different events.
This will be of benefit to all the children in the school.
Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas.
Spotlight on Y3
This week we have practised with Y4 & Y5 for our play which
was called The 12 days of Christmas.
It was about a couple called Linda & Bob.
I was a piper and had to wear a kilt and pretend to play the
bagpipes. I was a goose and had to wear a long grey tee shirt
and skins. We had to dance to footloose and I was worried
about it but it was okay and I had to do good moves.
The play was really good.
I liked the five gold rings best. Some of the children had to
stand at the front and hoola hoop.
Nieve was really good at it.
Many thanks to Eva & Harry
After School Clubs
Please note that these have now finished until the New Year.
All clubs will begin again w/c 12th January.
All children will be notified of the clubs they will be able to
start in the first week back.
Diary Dates
December
Monday 15th
Year 6 Carol Singing Trip
Monday 15th
Year 2 Grandparents’ Party 1.45pm
Tuesday 16th
Village Ecumenical Service in Church @ 7.30pm
Wednesday 17th
Whole School Christmas Dinner
Thursday 18th
Whole School Panto Trip to The Brindley
Friday 19th
Break up @ 2pm
January 2015
Monday 5th
Return to school @ 8.55am
Monday 12th
After school clubs to begin
May 2015
Saturday 9th
Holy Communion & Confirmation @ 10am & 12pm
And finally…
A positive thought for the week to promote discussion in the
classroom and at home…
I think for myself.
I know that in every situation, I have a choice.
I know that smart choices are choices that are good for me,
that do not hurt anyone including myself.
Many thanks
Mrs Hannah